281 Sunfish St, Smithfield, NC 27577 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 281 Sunfish St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 2021
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$216,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$2,820 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14075015G

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14075015G
Alternative APN
  • 2000240294

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,392 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,790 sqft
1st Floor Area586 sqft
FlooringLaminate Plank
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2021
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2021
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Garage Area228 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area70 sqft
Patio Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number2000240294
Street Address281 SUNFISH ST
CitySMITHFIELD
StateNC
Zip27577-8984
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRES
Legal DescriptionLOT 33 EAST RIVER PH 2 92/150 92/295
Legal Phase2
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSELMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract40700

Owner

Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address281 SUNFISH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-8984
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 24, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · USDA Mortgage
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC
Feb 11, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
NORTH STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021756507
Deed Book / Page5970 / 476
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateJun 24, 2021
Property Address281 SUNFISH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-8984
Document Number0000756507
Book / Page5970 / 476
Map ReferenceMB 92 PG 295
Instrument DateJun 24, 2021
Instrument2021756507
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$432.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address114 W MAIN ST STE 102, 114, CLAYTON, NC 27520-2397

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 SUNFISH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-8984

Mortgage

Document Number0000756508
DateJun 24, 2021
Book Page5970/478
Instrument2021756508
Lender
NameHOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MD 21046
Agreement
TypeUSDA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateFeb 11, 2021
Property Address281 SUNFISH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-8984
Document Number0000732798
Book / Page5839 / 384
Map ReferenceMB 92 PG 295
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2021
Instrument2021732798
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$440.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address114 W MAIN ST STE 102, 102, CLAYTON, NC 27520-2397
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000732799
DateFeb 11, 2021
Instrument2021732799
Lender
NameNORTH STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueFeb 15, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJohnston County
MunicipalitySmithfield Town
Unified School DistrictJohnston County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,820.00 (-1.05%)$293,850 (-) Land $65,000 Building $228,850$293,850 (-) Land $65,000 Building $228,850
2025$2,850.00 (+34.94%)$293,850 (+75.29%) Land $65,000 Building $228,850$293,850 (+75.29%) Land $65,000 Building $228,850
2023$2,112.00$167,640 Land $38,000 Building $129,640$167,640 Land $38,000 Building $129,640

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1996–1999)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemJOHNSTON CO-WEST
serves 99,027 people · EPA ID NC0351070
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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